Series synopsis
In Living Color is an American comedy television series that premiered on FOX on April 15, 1990. It ended on May 19, 1994. It was created by Damon Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans. It stars Jim Carrey, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier and T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh.
Created by stars Keenen Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans, this Emmy-winning sketch series offers cutting-edge satire and features a host of talent, including Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier and Tommy Davidson.
Premise
Created by stars Keenen Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans, this Emmy-winning sketch series offers cutting-edge satire and features a host of talent, including Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier and Tommy Davidson.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jim Carrey as Self - Various Characters
- Tommy Davidson as Self - Various Characters
- David Alan Grier as Self - Various Characters
- T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh as Self - Various Characters
- Keenen Ivory Wayans as Self - Various Characters
- Jamie Foxx as Self - Various Characters
- Ali Wentworth as Self - Various Characters
- Kim Wayans as Self - Various Characters
Supporting cast
- Kelly Coffield Park as Self - Various Characters
- Jay Leggett as Self - Various Characters
- Damon Wayans as Self - Various Characters
- Reggie McFadden as Self - Various Characters
- Kim Coles as Self - Various Characters
- Shawn Wayans as Self - Various Characters
- Steve Park as Self - Various Characters
- Carol Rosenthal as Self - Various Characters
- Terrance Brown as Self - Various Characters
- Billy Dee Williams
- Spike Lee
- KRS-One
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 134 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | January 26, 1992 | |
| Season 1 | 13 | April 15, 1990 | September 9, 1990 |
| Season 2 | 26 | September 23, 1990 | September 1, 1991 |
| Season 3 | 30 | September 22, 1991 | May 17, 1992 |
| Season 4 | 33 | September 27, 1992 | May 23, 1993 |
| Season 5 | 26 | September 16, 1993 | May 19, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Back in Step with The Fly Girls Season One DVD Extra |
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| 2 |
Looking Back in Living Color - The First Season Season One DVD Extra |
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| 3 |
Appreciating In Living Color Featurette Season 2 Season Two DVD Extra |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot "Love Connection" host Chuck Woolery questions Robin Givens about her date with Mike Tyson; Redd Foxx gives tax tips. Also: "Men on Film." |
April 15, 1990 |
| 2 |
The Wrath of Farrakhan Arsenio Hall welcomes Marion Barry to his show. Also: Keenen and Damon Wayans introduce the "Do-It-Yourself Milli Vanilli Kit." |
April 21, 1990 |
| 3 |
Lean On Me Beautiful A beauty-school principal lays down the law; an inner-city Lassie saves Timmy and Mom from disaster; talk-show conversation turns intense. |
April 28, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bigger Brothers Sketches include: Hey Mon/Hedley Hospital / Sidekick / Bigger Brothers / Mudhead's Funeral / Men On Films II / Flava Flave makes an appearance / Queen Latifah performs |
September 23, 1990 |
| 2 |
Anton at the Recruiter Sketches include: ""Anton Volunteers"" ""Training Men the Wodehouse Way"" ""Roseanne Sings America"" ""2 Live Crew"" ""Homey the Clown: When Homey Met Sally"" |
September 30, 1990 |
| 3 |
Spike's Joint Sketches (not including intro) include: ""Flatuscents"" ""Good Morning/Good Night (Magenta Thompson Show)"" ""Cephus & Reesie's Broadway Tour"" ""The Buttmans: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"" ""Spike's Joint"" |
October 7, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Homey The Sellout: Part 2 Sketches include Pee Wee's Adult Adventure / Crown Heights Story / Misery II / Homey D Clown Part 2 Of 2 / The Head Detective |
September 22, 1991 |
| 2 |
Men on Televison Part 2: What Happened To Blaine? Sketches include Al Sharpton And Louise Farrakhan / Men On... Part 2 Of 2 / Black And White / Silence Of The Lambs II - Oswald Bates / Kung Fu Master '91 |
September 29, 1991 |
| 3 |
Clarance Thomas's First Day Sketches include Clarence Thomas / Rocketeer / Al Macafee / Prince / Anton / Benita Butrell |
October 6, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rodney King and Reginald Deny Speak Out Sketches include Ross Perot / Rodney King And Reginald Deny / Edward James Almos / Fire Marshall Bill / Benita Butrell / Redman performs |
September 27, 1992 |
| 2 |
Basic Instank Sketches include Crescan / Basic Instank / Snuf And Rome |
October 4, 1992 |
| 3 |
Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Sketches include Mtv Rock The Vote / Vera Demilo / Snack N Shack / Bunny And Clive / Dysfunctional Home Show / Gangstarr with Nice & Smooth perform "DWYCK" |
October 11, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ike Strikes Back Sketches include Ike Strikes Back / Wanda / Sammy / Seinfeld - Ace And Main Man / Russell Simmons Def Strawberry Jam. |
September 16, 1993 |
| 2 |
The Dirty Dozens Sketches include Micheal Jackson / The Dirty Dozens / Revival Olympics / Fire Marshall Bill / Ball Park Breast Implants. |
September 23, 1993 |
| 3 |
Ike Turner and Hooch Sketches include Ike Turner And Hooch / Honey Mooners '93 / Snow / Cheap Pete / Ace And Main Man. |
September 30, 1993 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 15, 1990 |
| Last aired | May 19, 1994 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |